UPDATED WWE Friday Night SmackDown Preview – June 5, 2026
This is a post-Clash in Italy episode on the European tour swing. With no full card announced yet (typical for WWE), expect a mix of fallout segments, tournament action, and momentum-building for the road to Night of Champions on June 27.
The Italian crowd should be electric—loud, passionate, and ready to pop big for stars like Cody Rhodes.
SmackDown airs internationally today on Netflix at 1:30PM ET. Then it’s regularly scheduled 8:00 PM ET on the USA Network (3-hour show).
WWE SmackDown 6/5/26 Lineup
King of the Ring Tournament – First Round Fatal 4-Way: Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams vs. Bron Breakker vs. Dominik Mysterio
Queen of the Ring Tournament – First Round Fatal 4-Way: Bayley vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Kiana James
Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Champion) – Addresses the controversial retention over Gunther at Clash in Italy. Expect fallout, possible challenges, or a big promo.
SmackDown Predictions
Royce Keys defeats LA Knight, Jey Uso and Finn Balor Post-Match Royce Keys takes out The Vision.
Sol Ruca defeats Lyra Valkyria, Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill Post-Match Charlotte Flair turns heel to join Becky Lynch
Trick Williams Open Challenge: Trick Williams defeats Rey Fenix
Backstage: Kit Wilson and The Miz ambushes Danhausen from behind.
Main Event: Ricky Saints defeats Nathan Frazer
Post-Credit Video Vignette: Logan Paul walks into the limo and then the driver is revealed to be Cathy Kelley.
WWE SmackDown is one of WWE's flagship weekly programs, showcasing the biggest Superstars on the SmackDown brand in explosive matches, heated rivalries, intense promos, and major storyline advancements that shape the future of WWE.
It airs live every Friday at 8 p.m. ET on the USA Network (in the US), with episodes also available on demand shortly after the live broadcast on Peacock (in the US) and on WWE Network or Netflix internationally (depending on the region).
